CUNY Bronx Community College is a public community college in Bronx, New York, serving roughly 5,964 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,462 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,206. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (60.7%) and Black or African American (28.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,206
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,462 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,964 57.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 16.22%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 52.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 48.2%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,397
  • Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate

CUNY Bronx Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about CUNY Bronx Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is CUNY Bronx Community College?

CUNY Bronx Community College is located in Bronx, NY (ZIP 10453).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is CUNY Bronx Community College public or private?

CUNY Bronx Community College is a Public institution.

How much does CUNY Bronx Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,206 in-state, $8,086 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $4,462.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$3,667
$30,001–$48,000$4,507
$48,001–$75,000$7,190
$75,001–$110,000$8,545
$110,001+$10,195

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,824.

How big is CUNY Bronx Community College?

Total enrollment: 5,964 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 9,397 students.

About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY Bronx Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 16.22%.

First-year retention: 51.0%.

What do graduates of CUNY Bronx Community College earn?

Median earnings: $33,072 six years after entry; $41,307 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,384.

59.61% of students receive Pell grants.

What is CUNY Bronx Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is CUNY Bronx Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 16.22%; median earnings $41,307 at 10 years; net price $4,462. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,206
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Bronx Community College was $5,206.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,462
2024 Value

In 2024 CUNY Bronx Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,462.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$17,848 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,462 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$20,824 4-Year In-State Tuition

$32,344 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$28,966 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$115,864 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY Bronx Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

5.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CUNY Bronx Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for CUNY Bronx Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$4,554$7,074$7,812
2014$4,854$7,554$8,209
2015$5,206$8,086$7,986
2016$5,206$8,086$6,043
2017$5,206$8,086$5,866
2018$5,206$8,086$5,828
2019$5,206$8,086$4,069
2020$5,206$8,086$3,803
2021$5,206$8,086$3,970
2022$5,206$8,086$5,203
2023$5,206$8,086$4,342

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

CUNY Bronx Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,964 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (60.7%), Black or African American (28.3%), and Non-Resident Alien (3.4%). About 59.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY Bronx Community College in 2024 is 5,964 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,397 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

51.0%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

4.52% 100% Completion Time

16.22% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 4.52% of students graduating from CUNY Bronx Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 48% male / 52% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for CUNY Bronx Community College.

Return on Investment

$8,384 Median Student Debt

$41,307 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

20.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

2214.38% Return on Investment

2.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for CUNY Bronx Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 332 completions

2. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 106 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 59 completions

4. Dietetics/Dietitian: 58 completions

5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 35 completions

6. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician: 31 completions

7. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 30 completions

8. Physical Sciences, General: 26 completions

9. Computer Science: 22 completions

Most popular programs at CUNY Bronx Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for CUNY Bronx Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY Bronx Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 48.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,917
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $22,226

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

CUNY Bronx Community College is a public institution located in Bronx, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,964 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (60.7%), Black or African American (28.3%), Non-Resident Alien (3.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 16.22%. Approximately 59.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Location

Bronx, NY 10453

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 16.22% graduation rate at CUNY Bronx Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CUNY Bronx Community College located?

CUNY Bronx Community College is located in Bronx, NY.

How much does CUNY Bronx Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,206 and average net price is $4,462 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,260 annually.

What is the student body demographics at CUNY Bronx Community College?

CUNY Bronx Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,397 students, Hispanic or Latino (60.7%), Black or African American (28.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend CUNY Bronx Community College?

About 52.4% of students at CUNY Bronx Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of CUNY Bronx Community College earn?

Median earnings are $33,072 six years after entry and $41,307 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY Bronx Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 16.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do CUNY Bronx Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,384.

Is CUNY Bronx Community College public or private?

CUNY Bronx Community College is a public institution located in Bronx, NY.

Is CUNY Bronx Community College an HBCU?

No. CUNY Bronx Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is CUNY Bronx Community College a tribal college?

No. CUNY Bronx Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is CUNY Bronx Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CUNY Bronx Community College reports 60.7% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is CUNY Bronx Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for CUNY Bronx Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New York trade schools profile
  • Bronx, New York city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.